PROCYONIDAE, Gray, 1825
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https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.5714404 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6555045 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/6A61FC4E-FFAD-014A-1E5F-FD836828DDE6 |
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Conny |
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PROCYONIDAE |
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Family PROCYONIDAE View in CoL
(RACCOONS)
• Medium-sized mammals, many species with facial masks and/or long ringed tails.
• 54-144 cm. View Figure
• North, Central, and South America. View Figure
• Found in every forest type within their range; some also use urban areas or arid lands with rocky shelters.
• 6 genera, 12 species, 78 extant taxa.
• 1 species Critically Endangered; none Extinct since 1600.
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